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Practice Training Period & Practice Training Contract


1.	Where can I find more information about the practice training period and practice training contract?
	Please see the section on 'Practice Training Period'. Queries about the practice training period and practice training contract should be directed to the Board of Legal Education.

2.	Where can I find more information about "relevant legal training" and "relevant legal practice or work"?
	Please see the section on "relevant legal training" and "relevant legal practice or work". Further queries should be directed to the Board of Legal Education.

3.	How do I get part-called?
	Please see the Law Society's FAQ on 'Applications for Privilege of Restricted Audience (Part-Calls)'

4.	I will be graduating from NUS or SMU in December instead of June. Since there is a 6-month gap between my graduation and the start of the Part B course, can I complete my Practice Training Period before the Part B course instead of after?
	Fresh graduates from local universities must pass Part B of the Bar Examinations before they are entitled to serve their Practice Training Period (see Rule 3(1) of the Legal Profession (Practice Training Period) Rules 2009). If however you graduated from NUS or SMU in December instead of June and wish to complete your Practice Training Period before the start of the Part B course instead, you can try seeking an exemption from the Minister for Law. Please note that each appeal for an exemption will be considered on its individual merits and may be granted subject to conditions. The onus is on the applicant to make a strong case for the exemption sought with relevant supporting documents.

5.	I will not have completed my 6 continuous months of relevant legal experience before the start of the Part B course. Can I appeal for an exemption?
	If you are currently undertaking your 6 continuous months of 'relevant legal training' and/or 'relevant legal practice or work', but you will not have completed it before the start of the Part B course, you will not be eligible to take Part B. If you will miss completing the 6-month requirement by only a few days or weeks, and if you have a valid reason for this, you can try appealing for an exemption. Please note that each appeal is considered case-by-case on its individual merits. The onus is on the applicant to put forward a strong case for the exemption sought.

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Last updated on 06 September, 2010